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Express Tribune
30-04-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
IBA-CED sparks dialogue on mental health, leadership at ‘Crucial Conversations: Stories of Impact'
Photo: Experts and entrepreneurs gather at IBA for 'Crucial Conversations: Stories of Impact' to address emotional wellbeing. Listen to article As mental health challenges continue to rise across Pakistan, with over 24 million people affected, the Centre for Entrepreneurial Development at the Institute of Business Administration Karachi has stepped forward to address the crisis through an innovative lens — leadership and entrepreneurship. Joining hands with Synapse - Pakistan Neuroscience Institute,'Crucial Conversations: Stories of Impact,' aimed at exploring how purpose-driven leadership, resilience, and innovation can support emotional well-being across sectors. IBA-CED Director Dr Lalarukh Ejaz kicked off the session with her opening remarks where she doubled down on three clear aims of the session. 'Firstly to open up real conversations, then to dissect real opportunities and inspire a new wave of innovation,' she said. The first panel discussion titled 'Roots of Impact: Purpose, Pressure & Perspective.' Moderated by Dr. Ayesha Mian, psychiatrist and founder of Synapse. The panel featured thought leaders from across Pakistan's education and development sectors, including Dr. Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director of IBA, Mushtaq Chhapra, Founder of The Citizens Foundation, and Dr. Salimah Walani, Dean of the Agha Khan University School of Nursing. Panelists spoke candidly about the emotional toll of leadership and the importance of values, self-awareness, and vulnerability in building resilient institutions. Photo: Panelists engage in a powerful dialogue on mental health, leadership, and innovation at IBA Karachi. The session was followed by a keynote address by Dr. Rüdiger Lotz, Consul General of Germany in Karachi, titled 'Strengthening Entrepreneurial Support Systems for an Emotionally Healthy Society.' Dr. Lotz emphasized the need for cross-sectoral partnerships and systemic support structures to empower individuals, especially youth, in navigating emotional challenges in today's volatile environment. In the final panel, 'Thriving While Building,' the spotlight shifted to the startup ecosystem, examining the mental health struggles faced by entrepreneurs in high-growth, high-pressure environments. Moderated by Dr. Usman Nazir of IBA, the panel brought together Dr. Ahson Rabbani from the ChildLife Foundation, Ammar Jangbarwala (MyWater Middle East), and Sukaina Abbas of Enchanté Jewellery, who shared personal stories of burnout, resilience, and the coping strategies they've adopted on their entrepreneurial journeys.
Express Tribune
26-04-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Discourse dissects mental health issues haunting leadership
As mental health challenges continue to rise across Pakistan, with over 24 million people affected, the Centre for Entrepreneurial Development at the IBA Karachi has stepped forward to address the crisis through an innovative lens - leadership and entrepreneurship. Joining hands with Synapse - Pakistan Neuroscience Institute, "Crucial Conversations: Stories of Impact," aimed at exploring how purpose-driven leadership, resilience, and innovation can support emotional well-being across sectors. IBA-CED Director Dr Lalarukh Ejaz kicked off the session with her opening remarks where she doubled down on three clear aims of the session. "Firstly to open up real conversations, then to dissect real opportunities and inspire a new wave of innovation," she said. The panel titled "Roots of Impact: Purpose, Pressure & Perspective" discussed the emotional toll of leadership and the importance of values, self-awareness, and vulnerability in building resilient institutions. German Consul General Dr Rüdiger Lotz gave the keynote address titled "Strengthening Entrepreneurial Support Systems for an Emotionally Healthy Society." Dr Lotz emphasised the need for cross-sectoral partnerships and systemic support structures to empower individuals, especially youth, in navigating emotional challenges in today's volatile environment. The final panel, "Thriving While Building," focused on the startup ecosystem examining the mental health issues of entrepreneurs under pressure.
